Cost Controller

1 month ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Turner & Townsend Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Controller to join our growing team in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project costs, ensuring sound financial control, and maintaining accurate records.

About Us

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management, and consulting across various sectors. With extensive global experience, we deliver value-added services to clients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain appropriate project cost management procedures to ensure sound financial control.
  • Communicate policies and procedures to project teams and monitor adherence.
  • Compile project cost estimates and structuring in alignment with project planning.
  • Establish, manage, and maintain project costing databases.
  • Align project cost management systems with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
  • Manage budgets, commitments, expenditure, forecasts, and prepare monthly management reports.
  • Coordinate quarterly forecast cycles and implement economic value reporting.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must possess:

  • A relevant 3-4 year degree qualification.
  • 5+ years of experience in project cost engineering and services, preferably in the mining, construction, or similar industrial field.
  • Formal cost engineer accreditation and knowledge of IFRS, SAP, and project cost management systems.
  • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
Salary Range

The estimated annual salary for this position is between $70,000-$100,000, depending on qualifications and experience.



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